Let’s Talk About Beauty Filters, And Why Shaming Them Needs to Stop
- katelan317
- Jun 21
- 1 min read
Posted: June 21, 2025
In today’s digital age, beauty filters have become a common part of how we express ourselves online. Yet, despite their popularity, these filters are often misunderstood and unfairly judged. But here’s a thought: using a beauty filter is no different than putting on makeup.
Makeup helps us hide wrinkles, even out our skin tone, and boosts our confidence so why is using a filter seen any differently? Filters serve as another form of self-expression. They allow us to have fun with our appearance, save time on those lazy hair or no-makeup days, and sometimes just give us a little extra confidence boost.
Instead of shaming people for using filters, we should shift the conversation to education. Especially for kids and teens, it’s crucial to communicate that it’s perfectly okay to use beauty filters. At the same time, we need to encourage them to avoid expecting or pressuring themselves to look “perfect” all the time, in photos or in life.
If we shame someone for using filters, logically, we’d have to stop using makeup ourselves, and that just isn’t fair or realistic. Makeup and filters both serve similar purposes: enhancing how we feel about ourselves. Both can be tools for creativity and confidence.
The new trend I want to champion? Educate without shaming. Normalize beauty filters just like we normalize makeup. Let’s empower the next generation to enjoy creativity while embracing their authentic selves.
Beauty filters don’t erase authenticity, they can simply complement it just like makeup.
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